Amazon, Economic

Amazon Defies ‘Economic Blackout’ As Sales Climb During Boycott
Despite calls for an "economic blackout" targeting major retailers on February 28th, early data reveals Amazon sales actually increased during the boycott period.
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect from the grassroots protest.
Did the Nationwide Economic Blackout work? What Amazon Data Shows
After a nationwide economic blackout on February 28 gained traction, some might wonder if the push was successful.
What’s the deal with today’s ‘economic blackout?’ Here’s what to know.
People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.”
Economic blackout on Feb. 28 sees mixed support in Oklahoma: What to know about the boycott
Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to protest DEI rollbacks.
Nationwide Economic Blackout: Boycott Dates for Target, Amazon, Others
The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer. Following that, the movement will stop purchasing from General Mills from April 21 to 28. Additional Amazon and Walmart boycotts are scheduled for May 6 to 12 and May 20 to 26, respectively.
National call for economic blackout
On Feb. 28, there’s been a call for a 24-hour "economic blackout" to protest the alleged malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.
'Economic Blackout' protest in Vermont
Economic Blackout' protest in Vermont
Some consumers are not spending money for today's economic blackout. Here's what to know.
If they have to spend, they are encouraged to buy from a local business.  It is difficult to gauge the economic ...
Why Consumers Held an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28
U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
What The Economic Blackout Reveals About Our Changing Food Economy
The February 28 economic blackout highlights rising food costs, corporate power, and shifting consumer habits. What does it ...
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind the Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...
Are you taking part in economic blackout Friday? Please take our poll
Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...
Activists in South Carolina join nationwide economic blackout to protest DEI program cuts
Friday, a nationwide movement asked people to keep their hard earned money in their pockets for 24 hours also happened in ...